The most welcome inclusion is ' version of the country classic 'You Don't Know Me,' which is often left off of other retrospectives. 'Mess Around' and 'Hide 'Nor Hair' are certainly not as popular as 'Hit the Road Jack,' but they are no less enjoyable. The standard favorites are here from ' repertoire, but what sets this compilation apart are the lesser-known tracks. Almost any greatest-hits compilation is going to be excellent, and this one is better than most, if only because it's two-discs long.įollows the path of ' work as it cruises through the genres he so richly influenced: R&B, pop, jazz, blues, and country.

Forget for a moment that fitting all of ' hits on a mere two CDs is not remotely possible. May be 'the hardest working man in show business,' may be the Queen of Soul, but as proves, the most apt nickname in all of music may belong to: the Genius. Ray Charles - Ultimate Hits Collection music CD album at CD Universe, 2 Cds, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping.